The service and repair manual for the 2008 Honda Odyssey — the 3.5L V6 engine, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | DX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · LX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · EX-L Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Touring Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · EX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 616 complaints · 33 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Odyssey manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 707
- General Information 1,597
- Accessories & Equipment 1,067
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 250
- Body & Frame 512
- Maintenance 86
- Brakes 199
- Restraints 229
- Drivelines & Axles 45
- Steering 60
- Electrical 2,268
- Suspension 130
- Engine Mechanical 361
- Transmission 257
- Engine Performance 6,544
- Axle/Hub Nut 328
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Odyssey
- Service Brakes, Air · 10V098000If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or yea.
- Structure — body › hatchback/liftgate · 12V062000Struts with diminished performance can lead to unexpected closure, increasing the risk of personal i.
- Electrical System — software · 13V500000The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, inc.
Owners have filed 616 complaints and Honda has issued 33 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Odyssey. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Odyssey manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Odyssey?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the DX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, LX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, EX-L Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Touring Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, EX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2008 Odyssey problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Odyssey, covering service brakes, air, structure, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2008 Odyssey wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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